Epson ELPDC05 - High Resolution Document Imager... User manual

Epson®ELPDC05
High Resolution Document Camera
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never open any cover on the document camera. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the document
camera can severely injure you. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
WARNING: The document camera and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from
small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
WARNING: Never attempt to replace the lamps. Refer all lamp servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Getting the Most from Your Document Camera . . . . . . . . . .8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1Setting Up the Document Camera. . . . . . . . . .11
Unpacking the Document Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Positioning the Document Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Unfolding the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting to a Projector or TV/Computer Monitor. . . . . .16
Connecting the RGB Video Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the RCA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting the S-Video Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Adjusting the Camera DIP Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2Using the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Turning On the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Switching Between Picture Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the Lamps Off and On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Zooming and Focusing Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Doubling the Size of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Increasing Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rotating the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reducing Noise in the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switching between Color and Black and White. . . . . . . 29
Freezing the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Pointer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting Settings with the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . 30
Projecting Transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Saving Settings and Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Saving and Recalling Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Saving and Recalling Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Camera Head as
a Conventional Video Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Image Mate Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing the On-Screen Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Turning Off and Storing the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . 37
3Maintaining and Transporting the
Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the Document Camera Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transporting the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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4Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Solving Problems with the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Telephone Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Compatible Video Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
6Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Welcome
Your versatile Epson®ELPDC05 High Resolution Document
Camera can be connected to most types of projectors and display
devices. From boardrooms to auditoriums to courtrooms, you can
show fine detail with a large variety of presentation materials. You can
even display three-dimensional objects with perfect illumination and
depth of focus.
Your document camera captures images at a resolution of
1024 × 768 pixels, with a maximum shooting area of 13.7 × 10.2
inches (350 × 260 mm). With its 18× zoom capability and true XGA
resolution, even 10 point type can be read clearly. For added
versatility, the document camera provides built-in white balance for
enhancing contrast, gamma selection for projecting in low light
environments, and flicker correction for crisper images. Even x-rays
display with great clarity.
You can connect the document camera to a wide range of computers,
including IBM®compatible PCs and laptops, Apple®Macintosh,
®
Power Macintosh®series (including G3 and G4 systems),
PowerBook®computers, many iMac®and iBook®series systems, and
high-end workstations such as the Sun®SPARCstation.
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Getting the Most from Your
Document Camera
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
■Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor
The document camera requires an output device, such as a
projector or TV/computer monitor, to display its image. To
connect the document camera to these devices, see page 16.
■Connecting to a laptop or desktop computer
You can connect up to two video output sources, such as laptops
or desktop computers. This is especially useful if your projector
has only one video input port. See page 18 for more information.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you enlarge or reduce, brighten, focus,
and otherwise modify your displayed image. In addition, you can
control the lamps, switch the video source from the document
camera to a computer, save and recall both images and document
camera settings, and pause the display. See Chapter 2 for details.
Using Your Documentation
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your document camera. Please follow these guidelines as you read
through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your document
camera.

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Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations or more information about your
document camera? Here’s where you can look for help:
■http://www.presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art, and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club®—and it’s free.
■http://support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources
listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine®Support service to
get help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on the card
included with your document camera. Or take advantage of Epson’s
electronic support services 24 hours a day. See page 48 for more
information.
Registration
To register, simply fill out and return the enclosedregistration card, or
register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Registering allows Epson
to better understand and meet your needs. If you want, you can also
receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services.

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Setting Up the
Document Camera
This chapter explains how to set up the document camera for a video
presentation. You’ll find instructions for:
■Unpacking the document camera
■Installing batteries in the remote control
■Positioning the document camera
■Unfolding the document camera
■Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting a mouse to the document camera
■Adjusting the document camera’s DIP switches

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Unpacking the Document Camera
After unpacking the document camera, make sure you have all the
items shown below:
Save all the packaging in case you need to ship the document camera
later. Always use the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need
to send the document camera to another location. For transportation
instructions, see page 42.
Document camera
Remote control
Batteries
RCA cable USB cable
RGB video cable
Power cord
EpsonUtilitySoftware
CD-ROM
Mouse
S-video cable

Setting Up the Document Camera 13
Installing Batteries in the
Remote Control
Before using the remote control, install its batteries.
1. Press down on the battery
cover and slide it off.
2. Insert two AAA batteries as
shown.
3. Replace the battery
compartment cover.
caution
When replacing batteries,
take the following
precautions:
■Don’t mix old and new
batteries.
■Replace batteries as soon as
they run out. If the
batteries leak, wipe away
battery fluid with a soft
cloth. If fluid gets on your
hands, wash them
immediately.
■Don’t expose batteries to
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries
according to local
regulations.
■Remove batteries if you
won’t be using the
document camera for a
long period of time.

14 Setting Up the Document Camera
Positioning the Document Camera
Before connecting the document camera, you need to decide where to
place it. Follow these guidelines:
■Place the document camera on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the document camera.
■Make sure the document camera is within 10 feet (3 m) of a
grounded electrical outlet or extension cord, and within 5 feet
(1.5 m) of your output source.
■Make sure you are within 23 feet (7 m) of the document camera
to use the remote control.
■With the control panel facing you, place the document camera
directly in front of you. Otherwise, items you place on the stage
may appear upside-down.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the document camera in
front of the audience. This lets the presenter stand in the front of the
room,face the audience, and remain close enough totheequipmentto
be able to control it.
caution
Don’t hold or lift the
document camera by the
camera head arm or lighting
unit arms; this may damage
them.

Setting Up the Document Camera 15
Unfolding the Document Camera
Follow these steps to unfold the document camera:
1. Raise the arm for the left lighting unit until it stops. Then raise
the right lighting unit.
2. Position the lighting units so that they face the stage (downward).
3. Press the camera arm release button as you raise the camera arm.
When the camera arm stops, release the button to lock the arm
into place.
Camera arm
release button

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4. Rotate the camera head so that the lens faces the stage
(downward).
Connecting to a Projector or
TV/Computer Monitor
You can connect the document camera to any projector or monitor
that has a standard RGB video, composite video, or S-video input
port. Epson projectors support these connections. Most computer
monitors support only RGB video, while many television monitors
support composite video. Follow the instructions below to connect
the document camera to your display device.

Setting Up the Document Camera 17
Connecting the RGB Video Cable
Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or
computer monitor are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the RGB video cable to the document
camera’s RGB OUT port.
2. Connect the other end to the RGB video input port on the
projector or computer monitor.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Connecting the RCA Cable
Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or
TV are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the document camera’s
VIDEO OUTPUT port.
2. Connect the other end to the RCA input port on the projector
or TV.
note
TheRGB videoinput port on
the projector or monitor may
be labeled “computer,” or
“video in.”
or
Projector
Monitor
RGB OUT port
or
Projector
TVVIDEO OUTPUT port

18 Setting Up the Document Camera
Connecting the S-Video Cable
Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or
TV are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the S-video cable to the document camera’s
S-VIDEO OUTPUT port.
2. Connect the other end to the S-video input port on the projector
or TV.
Connecting to a Computer
The document camera comes with two RGB video input ports. These
can be used to connect up to two laptops or desktop computers to the
document camera.
This is especially useful if your projector has only one input port. You
can connect one or two computers to the document camera’s RGB
input port(s) as described below, andconnect the document camera to
the projector’s input port as described on page 16. This way, you can
use the camera’s remote control to switch between picture sources.
Follow the instructions on page 24 to switch between the sources.
or
Projector
TV
S-VIDEO OUTPUT port
note
For best image quality when
projecting a computer image,
connect your projector or
monitor to the document
camera using the RGB OUT
port.

Setting Up the Document Camera 19
Before you start, make sure your document camera and computer(s)
are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the RGB video cable to the RGB1 INPUT
port on the document camera.
2. Connect the otherend of the RGB video cable toyour computer’s
RGB video output (monitor) port.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
4. To connect a second computer, repeat the preceding steps, except
connect the RGB video cable to the RGB2 INPUT port on the
document camera.
Connecting a Mouse
The mouse included with your document camera functions as a
pointing device. It also gives you access to the document camera’s
on-screen display, which controls many of the features that are
selectable from the remote control. (See page 30 for details about
using the on-screen display.)
1. Make sure your document camera is turned off.
2. Connect the mouse cable to the MOUSE port on the back of the
document camera.
Computer
Laptop
RGB input ports
MOUSE port

20 Setting Up the Document Camera
Adjusting the Camera DIP Switches
The document camera has two DIP switches that control special
settings. Refer to the table below to make sure they are set correctly for
your configuration.
* Default setting
DIP Switch 0 1 Function
ANTSC
*PAL Selects the TV video output
format. Select NTSC for US
model TV sets and PAL for
European TV sets.
B Overscan Underscan* Selects how much of the
document stage is
projected. When overscan is
selected, slightly more area
is projected since the
document camera’s
effective pixels, 1034 × 779,
are utilized.
DIP switches
note
Make sure the document
cameraisturnedoffbeforeyou
change the DIP switch
settings.